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REA Group to acquire leading 3D tour and interactive floor plan technology iGUIDE
REA Group acquires majority stake in iGUIDE, a Canadian tech firm whose AI-powered camera systems create immersive 3D property tours and precise floor plans. The strategic move aims to transform Australia's real estate listings from static advertisements to dynamic digital experiences.
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Harcourts named most recommended real estate agency in Australia
Harcourts named the ‘Most Recommended’ and ‘Top Value’ real estate agency at the Finder customer satisfaction awards.
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Acton | Belle Property expands into Albany with new office opening
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Acton | Belle Property, has officially opened its newest office in Albany, Western Australia, marking the brand’s expansion into one of Australia’s most picturesque and rapidly growing regional markets.
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Michael Caine’s former Thames-side estate hits market for £10 million
A historic Oxfordshire country house once owned by Oscar-winning actor Sir Michael Caine has been listed for sale at £10 million (AUD$19.5 million), offering luxury amenities and personal touches from the British film icon.
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Paul Koulizakis joins Adrian William Real Estate
Veteran real estate professional Paul Koulizakis makes strategic career move to Adrian William, the Inner West's top residential sales team. With nearly a decade of industry experience and a reputation for building lasting client relationships, he brings his market expertise to a culture that values innovation and teamwork.
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Apartment market booms as government expands home guarantee scheme
Australia's apartment market is experiencing a resurgence, with units now accounting for 42 per cent of all property transactions nationwide
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REINSW backs tiny homes trial as innovative step on housing shortage
The peak body for NSW real estate agents has thrown its support behind a two-year trial of mobile tiny homes in Shellharbour, saying the move could unlock faster, more flexible housing options amid the state’s affordability crisis.
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Zillow and Redfin sued over alleged deal to stifle rental advertising competition
US regulators have accused Zillow and Redfin of cutting a secret deal that reduced competition in the online rental market, potentially driving up advertising costs for landlords and limiting options for renters.
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Strategic Campaign Delivers $1.575M Narrabeen Apartment Sale
Local Narrabeen specialist Grant Matterson has delivered a notable result in Narrabeen’s apartment market, achieving $1.575 million for a two‑bedroom property at 1/39‑41 Lagoon Street. The sale, finalised on 25 September 2025 via private treaty, followed a 28‑day campaign that outpaced the local benchmark of 41 days on market for apartments. Strategic Marketing Approach Grant combined an expressions of interest…
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Check out this historic Williamstown home with deep ties to Australian art and film
A waterfront Edwardian home once at the heart of Melbourne’s contemporary art scene, and a film set for Paul Cox’s My First Wife, is set to hit the market for the first time in decades.
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Kevin He and Sunny Sun take on Ray White Blockhouse Bay
Renowned local real estate agent Kevin He and his partner Sunny Sun have kicked off the next step in their journey, opening Ray White Blockhouse Bay.
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Dar Global and Trump organisation to launch $1 billion (A$1.55 billion) Trump Plaza in Jeddah
Dar Global will build a new US$1 billion (A$1.55 billion) Trump Plaza in Jeddah, its second Saudi project with the Trump Organisation.
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Call to boost apartment building as approvals slide again
Australia’s push to increase housing supply has hit another setback, with new ABS figures showing apartment and townhouse approvals dropped sharply in August, prompting calls from industry leaders to fast-track higher-density construction and workforce reforms.
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Australian home prices record ninth straight month of growth as spring selling season begins
Australia’s housing market has entered spring on a strong note, with new data showing home prices climbing for the ninth month in a row to reach fresh record highs.
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Introducing Domain Skylight for Real Estate Agents
Domain, a leading Australian property marketplace which is part of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), has unveiled Domain Skylight, a powerful tool that simplifies residential real estate campaign management, delivers real-time data, and elevates agent-client conversations.
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Experts weigh in as RBA holds rates steady at 3.6%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has paused after three rate cuts this year, holding the cash rate at 3.6% as experts weigh in with commentary on tight labour markets, rising home prices and scarce housing supply, factors they say shaped the decision and will influence the market through spring.
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Harcourts Foundation delivers backpack beds to Brisbane charities
The Harcourts Foundation has delivered 48 backpack beds to two Brisbane-based charities supporting people experiencing homelessness, following the success of its inaugural golf day fundraiser in May 2025.
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Ray White Bundaberg property expert expands business
Ray White Bundaberg and Bargara selling principal and director Warren Hitzke is expanding his real estate business portfolio, having recently purchased an independent sales and property management business in Bargara.
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A Home for All Foundation to support Australians experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence
A Home for All Foundation has announced that funds raised throughout FY26 will be directed towards supporting people experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence.
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Interest rate cut boosts Canada’s sluggish housing market
Canada's high-priced housing market is showing signs of recovery following the central bank's decision to cut interest rates to their lowest level in three years.
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Rising rents make First Home Guarantee more attractive
The value proposition of the First Home Guarantee scheme is being transformed by escalating rental costs, with new analysis showing potential savings for first-time buyers despite higher interest payments.
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First Home Guarantee to slash years off saving time for first-home buyers
Aspiring homeowners could shave years off the time it takes to save a deposit, with the expanded First Home Guarantee (FHG) coming into effect on 1 October 2025. New analysis from Domain shows the changes — including higher price caps — will make it dramatically faster for eligible first-home buyers to enter the market with as little as a five…
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Top agent Robert Krnjeta joins Harcourts
Top Agent Robert Krnjeta Joins Harcourts Harcourts has announced the appointment of Robert Krnjeta, one of the real estate industry's most accomplished agents, to its growing team. With 14 years in real estate and over 1,000 sales transactions to his name, Mr Krnjeta brings exceptional experience and a proven track record to the Harcourts brand. Mr Krnjeta spent the last…
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Europe’s property tax lottery
Europe’s property market isn’t just shaped by prices and supply — taxes play a quiet but powerful role. From regions with no transfer tax at all to places where buyers can face bills of €30,000 (A$49,000) or more on a €300,000 (A$490,000) home, the cost of closing a deal varies dramatically. For agents, these differences can shift demand, alter buyer…
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Tasmania strengthens rental safety laws
New legislation in Tasmania will make it easier for renters to secure furniture to walls, addressing a significant safety concern in rental properties.
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Five Bidders Drive Strong $1.97M Auction in Mount Colah
Competition between five registered bidders has seen a Mount Colah property sell under the hammer for $1.97 million, delivering a standout result for the tightly held suburb. McGrath Hornsby agent Nick Berman managed the successful campaign at 3 Telopea Street, where an energetic auction attracted significant local interest. The property changed hands after determined bidding pushed the final figure above…
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Fabian Ekker named Head of Property Management at Belle Property and Hockingstuart
Belle Property and Hockingstuart are pleased to announce the promotion of Fabian Ekker to the role of Head of Property Management nationally, a move that reflects both his exceptional leadership and deep expertise within the business.
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Property confidence is steady
Australia’s property industry is feeling confident, with the latest Procore / Property Council Industry Sentiment Survey showing the national index unchanged at 124 points in the September quarter.
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Essential workers locked out of Canberra homes
Essential workers across Canberra are being locked out of the housing market, with new research showing even dual-income frontline households can’t afford a detached home, and in many cases, can’t rent either.
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Gulf royals make AUD$1.05bn play for London housing market
Middle Eastern developer Arada, backed by Saudi and Emirati royalty, is accelerating its global push with a $680 million (A$1.05 billion) deal to take control of London-based Regal. The move comes just a year after Arada launched into Australia, underscoring the Gulf group’s ambitions to expand beyond its booming home markets.
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TikTok reveals a new generation of first home buyers: strategic, savvy and investment-minded
The stereotype of first home buyers being locked out of the market is missing the bigger picture. Fresh analysis of TikTok’s trending content shows young Australians are far from passive or uninformed — they’re treating property as a calculated wealth-building move. Over just 30 days, thousands of posts under top hashtags such as #propertyinvestment, #homeloans and #rentvesting reveal an audience…
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Acton | Belle Property expands Perth presence with new office in Mount Hawthorn
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Acton | Belle Property, has officially opened its newest office in Mount Hawthorn, strengthening its presence in Perth’s thriving inner-city market.
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US house flipping gold rush over
The days of easy real estate riches are finished. Soaring acquisition costs and fierce competition from desperate homebuyers have crushed investor returns to their lowest levels since the financial meltdown of 2008.
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RBA unlikely to cut rates despite recent reductions
Interest rates are likely to remain on hold this month despite three cuts already this year, according to financial experts.
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Downsizing could unlock housing supply as older Australians consider lifestyle communities
Older Australians are sitting on more spare bedrooms than they need, and a new report suggests that encouraging downsizing could be the key to freeing up family homes and easing Australia’s housing squeeze.
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